How to pronounce formulaicity
Say it like for-myuh-lay-IS-uh-tee. Formulaicity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (IS).
- for
- myuh
- lay
- IS
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formulaicity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- forGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- myuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of formulaicity
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: faw-myuh-lay-IS-uh-tee.
What does formulaicity mean?
- The state or condition of being formulaic.
Where does formulaicity come from?
From formulaic + -ity.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with formulaicity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of formulaicity.
- electricity
- publicity
- simplicity
- toxicity
- felicity
- specificity
- elasticity
- complicity
- eccentricity
- domesticity
Questions about saying formulaicity
How do you pronounce formulaicity?
Say for-myuh-lay-IS-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɔrmjəleɪˈɪsəti/. In British English it is /ˌfɔːmjəleɪˈɪsəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formulaicity?
Formulaicity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (IS). Broken into parts: for · myuh · lay · IS · uh · tee.
Is formulaicity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌfɔːmjəleɪˈɪsəti/ (faw-myuh-lay-IS-uh-tee).